$5,400 raised for Relay for Life from 'Pink Game'

Relay for Life is getting off to a great start this year, as more than $5,400 was raised at the Pink Game between Ionia High School and Portland High School girls basketball teams Feb. 19.

The total is almost $1,000 more than was raised at last year's event.

Ionia Relay for Life event chair Dana Kamradt said money was collected through donations, a raffle, T-shirt sales, the sale of coaches vs. cancer signs and a game called "Miracle Minute," which raised $406 alone.

IHS varsity girl's basketball coach Andy Barr said he believes the funds show the generosity of the communities that came together for the game.

"I thought it was great support. Most of the crowd had pink shirts on at the event," said Barr.

The Relay for Life kickoff event will take place at 6:30 p.m. March 14 the Steele Street Hall. This year's Relay event is scheduled to begin at noon July 12. For more information, visit www.relayforlife.org/ioniami.

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